According to a 2007 study prepared by SRI International, the sport of golf plays a major role in Ohio’s economy. It generates $4.8 billion in total economic impact, creates 68,120 jobs and produces $1.5 billion in wage income. Of the $4.8 billion, $32 million is generated from Ohio’s five professional tournaments — two PGA Tour events, two LPGA events and one Nationwide event.

Not included in this total is the 2009 Senior PGA Championship. Based off past Championship studies, the PGA of America estimates the event will generate between $10 million to $30 million for Northeast Ohio businesses and organizations, including hotels, restaurants, retailers and charities.

RBS and Charter One are currently developing the study detailing the 2009 Senior PGA Championship’s economic impact on the Northeast Ohio region, and actual figures will not be released until the Championship.

In the meantime, for more on how other areas are positively impacted by professional golf tournaments, check out the following articles:

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70th Senior PGA Championship

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The 70th SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP BLOG was created to give you behind-the-scenes access to Cleveland's first Major Golf Championship in more than 10 years.

Readers will be some of the first to view breaking news about the Championship, including player commitments, clubhouse and course preparation updates, special opportunities to get involved and Championship scores and highlights.